You will independently lead internal audits from planning to reporting, delivering audits on time and within budget while maintaining high professional standards. Your work will include analysing processes, identifying patterns and root causes, and developing practical recommendations. You will present audit findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and engaging way, working collaboratively with management to ensure corrective actions are owned and delivered. You will track, follow up, and close audit issues, escalating where necessary, while managing multiple audit assignments or projects simultaneously.

What you’ll need

We are seeking someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated to continually develop their skills. Ideally, you will have achieved a professional qualification such as CIA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, with previous experience in internal audit or a related field such as external audit, assurance, or process consulting. You will have a good understanding of operational, financial, and compliance processes.

You will have a strong understanding of internal controls and risk management frameworks, with the ability to evaluate control effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities. You stay aware of emerging risks and governance best practices and are experienced in applying data and analytics to support audit insights. You have cross-functional business knowledge, are able to identify fraud risks and investigate issues, and understand regulatory and compliance environments as well as market dynamics. Your core auditing skills include leading audits and agreeing objectives with stakeholders, evaluating audit evidence, identifying process weaknesses, recommending practical improvements, and managing projects effectively. You are a skilled communicator who builds trust and collaboration, presents complex ideas clearly, and influences outcomes effectively.

You must be able to pass SC Clearance and have a full UK driver’s license to be eligible for this role.

Ready to take the next step in your audit career? Join us and help build a stronger, more resilient organisation.

We offer:

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco, and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.